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Stop Over Apologizing

9/25/2021

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Stop Over Apologizing

Apologizing Isn't Always Necessary

Apologies are necessary in relationships but when we overdo it when it’s unnecessary it becomes problematic.

We don’t need to apologize for our existence.
If this has become habituated for you, take a longer pause and ask yourself if you’ve actually done anything worthy of an apology.

Practice rephrasing an apology into an expression of gratitude or acknowledgement instead.
Over-apologizing is any time we say "I'm sorry" when we don't need to, when it's not appropriate to.
Stop Over Apologizing
Saying sorry when we've done nothing wrong, or we're taking responsibility for someone else's mistakes is unnecessary, and can even be harmful.
Stop Over Apologizing
You have a right to exist too.
Stop Over Apologizing
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When we over-apologize it weakens the impact of a true apology.
Stop Over Apologizing

Reasons We Over-Apologize:

  • Low self-esteem
  • Perfectionism
  • People pleasing
  • To ease discomfort
  • Overly responsible
  • It's become habituated
Stop Over Apologizing

Examples of Rephrasing Unnecessary Apologies:

Change:  "Sorry for talking so much."
To:  "Thanks for listening to me."
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Change:  "Sorry to bother you."
To:  "Do you have a minute?"
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Change:  "Sorry for being so needy"
To:  "Thanks for your support."
Stop Over Apologizing
Stand in your truth.
Stop Over Apologizing
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